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22 Ways to Cancer-Proof
Your Life Today
Ty Bollinger
22 Ways to Cancer-Proof
Your Life Today
By Ty Bollinger
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The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Personal Care Products
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Why certain animal foods promote cancer and why others actually
inhibit cancer growth
Which specific brands and products are safe for you to use that will
significantly minimize your cancer risk
How to find these safer, non-toxic products and what to look for in
purchasing them
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The hard truth is that cancer causing toxins are literally being hidden from you
inside personal care products like soaps, shampoos, conditioners, sunscreens,
body lotions and so much more. Theyre also in your household cleaning products,
and your food and water too and most people have no idea theyre there.
You see, these products are cleverly disguised with fancy packaging, slick
commercials, and well-known celebrities getting paid top dollar to endorse
them. The average person buys into the hype, purchases these products,
and then unknowingly poisons themselves!
If you live in the real world, then youre literally being bombarded with these
types of advertisements each day and pretty much everywhere you go.
Worst of all, federal regulatory agencies such as the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the very agencies that
are designed to protect you, dont! They knowingly allow companies to use
these poisonous toxins in their products, and this is a major reason why cancer
rates are soaring!
The good news is, after reading this report (and Im so glad you are), youre
going to be educated and empowered to make much smarter, healthier
choices. As you read, keep in mind that I will be exposing many of these hidden
toxins along with which products contain them, and then will be giving you
safer, non-toxic and often natural alternatives for each of them. Youll even learn
DIY tips on how you can make some of these products yourself, so you can save
money too.
Weve got a lot to cover together, so lets start with toxins in personal care
products that you likely use every day. This information is really going to open
your eyes and even shock you!
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various other personal care products before they even get to work in the morning.1
This represents just a small fraction of the more than 80,000 chemicals currently
in use in personal care products that have never been adequately safety tested
by federal regulators.2 Even worse is the fact that a great number of these
chemicals have been shown in independent testing to cause cancer and other
serious health problems.
1. Toothpaste
In commercial toothpaste, surprisingly youll often find a whole host
of toxic additives:
Fluoride, an industrial waste product
linked to lowered IQ in children3 and
dental fluorosis, or mottling of teeth.4
You probably grew up thinking fluoride
is good for your teeth because thats
what the public has been told for over
50 years, but the collective of science
says otherwise.5
Propylene glycol, a synthetic moisture absorbent linked to organ toxicity.6
Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical that disrupts hormone production and
promotes multiple forms of cancer, including breast, ovarian, testicular,
and prostate cancers.
And even plastics in the form of polyethylene, which also interfere with
the endocrine system and promote cancer.
1 Harvard School of Public Health. Harmful, untested chemicals rife in personal care products. http://www.hsph.
harvard.edu/news/features/harmful-chemicals-in-personal-care-products/
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Natural Resources Defense Council. More than 80,000 Chemicals Available in the United States Have Never
Been Fully Tested for Their Toxic Effects on Our Health and Environment. http://www.nrdc.org/health/toxics.asp
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Harvard School of Public Health. Impact of fluoride on neurological development in children. http://www.hsph.
harvard.edu/news/features/fluoride-childrens-health-grandjean-choi/
4 Fluoride Action Network. New Study Challenges Old Belief on Dental Fluorosis/Tooth Decay. http://fluoridealert.
org/articles/science-watch14/
5 Fluoride Action Network. Health Effects. http://fluoridealert.org/issues/health/
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nvironmental Working Group. Propylene Glycol. http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/705315/PROPYLENE_
GLYCOL/
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These ingredients are clearly problematic, which is why its crucial to stick
with natural toothpaste products such as:
Dr. Bronners All-One Toothpaste,
Auromere Ayurvedic Toothpaste,
Toms of Maine Natural Toothpaste,
Spry Dental Defense Toothpaste,
Desert Essence Toothpaste
Jason Toothpaste
Natures Answer PerioBrite Natural Toothpaste
Each of these toothpaste products contains cleansing and protective herb
extracts such as neem, wintergreen, mint, and cinnamon the real stuff
derived from the essential oils of actual plants and herbs, not chemicals
synthesized in the lab!
Neem, you should know, was shown in a 2011 study published in the
Journal of Indian Society and Periodontology to safely and effectively
treat plaque-induced gingivitis due to its powerful anti-inflammatory
properties.7
2. Mouthwash
You may not have known this, but your body contains a special kind of
good bacteria that helps promote digestion and blood vessel health. But
a study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine found
that many popular mouthwash products contain an ingredient known as
chlorhexidine that destroys this bacteria, weakening the immune system8
(which is critical to cancer prevention).
Some studies have also linked added alcohol in some mouthwashes to
oral cancer,9 which is why brands such as Toms of Maine,10 Jason,11 and
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Chatterjee, Anirban et al. 2011. To Evaluate the Antigingivitis and Antiplaque Effect of an Azadirachta indica
(neem) Mouthrinse on Plaque Induced Gingivitis: A Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial. Journal of Indian
Society and Periodontology. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3283940/
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Medical Daily. Antiseptic Mouthwash Raises Heart Attack Risk, Blood Pressure: Chlorhexidine Kills Off Good
Bacteria That Helps Blood Vessels Relax. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2014/04April/Pages/Is-frequent-mouthwashuse-linked-to-oral-cancer.aspx
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NPR. Mouthwash and Poor Dental Hygiene May Up the Risk of Oral Cancer. http://www.npr.org/sections/healthshots/2014/04/08/300257396/mouthwash-and-poor-dental-hygiene-may-up-the-risk-of-oral-cancer
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3. Dental Floss
Believe it or not, even some dental floss
comes with its own set of cancer risks. This
is due to the use of a chemical known as
perfluorinated polymer, or PFC. This cheap
replacement for natural wax interferes with
hormone and immune function, and may
increase the risk of some forms of cancer.12
Some great alternatives are:
Radius Floss
Eco-DenT Premium Dental Floss
Desert Essence Dental Floss
4. Hair Care
Another area of concern are shampoos and conditioners for your hair,
many of which contain cancer-causing parabens (a type of preservative
linked to breast cancer),13 synthetic fragrance chemicals,14 sulfates
(a detergent and surfactant), and other chemicals linked to various forms
of cancer.
In 2013 the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) discovered through
independent testing that a large number of brands sold in grocery,
drug, and department stores contained a chemical known as cocamide
diethanolamine (cocamide DEA), a foaming agent and thickener, which
is a known carcinogen.15
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8. Hand Sanitizer
Like with hand soaps and many of the other products mentioned here,
hand sanitizers arent all theyre cracked up to be. For the most part, they
dont even work because theyre designed to kill bacteria (including good
bacteria that you need to support immunity), not remove the dirt and
other particles that help spread bacteria.
Hand sanitizers are also typically loaded with triclosan (just like hand soap),
its cousin triclocarbon, and synthetic fragrance chemicals. What makes
these products worse than hand soaps is that they arent washed off with
water theyre absorbed directly into the skin!
If you must sanitize your hands this way (rather than just wash your hands
with pure soap and water), try using vinegar instead. A 5% solution in a small
spray bottle most white vinegar products sold at grocery stores work just
fine is 99% effective against bacteria, and is completely non-toxic.
Young Living also sells an all-natural hand purifier called Thieves that
sanitizes your hands using all-natural aloe vera and the essential oils
of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary.20
9. Sunscreen
Most commercial sunblock products contain one or more of the following
harmful additives: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene,
homosalata, and octinoxate, with oxybenzone being the most problematic
(since its the most common additive used commercially).21 Other problems
with sunscreen include some manufacturers use of retinyl palmitate, a
form of vitamin A that actually increases users risk of skin cancer when
exposed to the suns ultraviolet rays.22
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nvironmental Working Group. The Trouble with Sunscreen Chemicals. http://www.ewg.org/2015sunscreen/report/
the-trouble-with-sunscreen-chemicals/
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Cyanotech BioAstin. Clinical Trial Indicates Sun Protection from BioAstin Supplement. http://www.cyanotech.com/
pdfs/bioastin/batl33.pdf
ercola, Joseph Dr. Women Beware: Most Feminine Hygiene Products Contain Toxic Ingredients. http://www.
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huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/feminine-hygiene-products_b_3359581.html
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orld Health Organization. Health Risks of Persistent Organic Pollutants from Long-Range Transboundary Air
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Pollution. http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/78660/e78963.pdf
The Honest Company. https://www.honest.com/baby/honest-wipes
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You can also use a pre-mixed, natural, multi-purpose cleaning product such
as CitraSolv,33 which contains no harsh solvents or synthetic detergents.
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CitraSolv. http://www.citrasolv.com
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) also lists on its A list of the
safest most toxin-free laundry detergents the following brands40 which
I also recommend:
Ecover ZERO Laundry Liquid Concentrate
biokleen Laundry Liquid, Citrus Essence
Planet 2x Ultra Laundry Detergent
GrabGreen Delicate Laundry Detergent Pods
Sun & Earth Laundry Detergent
Green Shield Organic Laundry Detergent
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WorldWatch Institute. Air Fresheners Unregulated, Potentially Dangerous, Group Says. http://www.worldwatch.org/
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tadler Form of Switzerland, Jasmine Diffuser. http://www.stadlerform.com/en-ch/products/aroma-diffuser/jasmine/
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oTERRA, Aroma Ace Essential Oil Diffuser. http://www.doterratools.com/essential-oil-diffusers/aroma-acediffuser/
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Your best bet is to opt for an inexpensive PEVA vinyl shower curtain, which
doesnt outgas like PVC curtains do.50 If you can afford it, hemp-based shower
curtains such as the ones produced by Rawganique51 are another superb,
eco-friendly option that will add some extra flair to your bathing space.
17. Cookware
If its labeled as non-stick or Teflon, its more than likely made from
carcinogenic substances such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other
perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs). The National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences is currently investigating these substances as a likely
cause of cancer.52 Even the increasingly popular anodized (protected)
aluminum cookware is questionable. The various polymer-based coatings
used in their manufacturing may pose serious health risks due to chemical
leaching and outgassing.
Your best and safest options for cookware are stainless steel, cast iron, and
copper.53
Weve covered so much already and I hope youve learned a lot so far! This
report wouldnt be complete if we didnt cover food and water. So lets do
that next.
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When you eat whole foods and avoid foods that are heavily processed, you
are way ahead of the game and your health will soar.
Its really pretty simple... Just eat real food!
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The EWG also lists what they call their Clean 15 the produce that is least
likely to contain pesticide residue when conventionally grown. Ideally you
would buy only organic or certified-free produce, but it you cant, these are
the items that land on the clean end of the pesticide spectrum.
1. Avocados
2. Sweet corn
3. Pineapples
4. Cabbage
5. Frozen sweet peas
6. Onions
7. Asparagus
8. Mangoes
9. Papayas
10. Kiwis
11. Eggplant
12. Grapefruit
13. Cantaloupe
14. Cauliflower
15. Sweet potatoes
The full EWG Dirty Dozen list54 is available online. I also encourage you
to download the EWG Dirty Dozen app for your smartphone, as this will
give you quick and easy access to the information you need while youre
shopping at the grocery store.
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dietary fats that helps revitalize the cellular system and promote heart
health.59 They have also been shown to help reduce the risk of cancer, as
well as block cancer cells from spreading.60
Other anti-cancer nutrients found in abundant supply in grass-fed, pastureraised meats, as well as in pastured eggs, include conjugated linoleic acid
(CLA), vitamin E, vitamin D, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). As compared to
CAFO animals, these same foods also have higher levels of beta-carotene,
B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.61
Likewise, chickens that forage on pasture produce eggs with rich, orange
yolks that naturally contain some of the highest known levels of lutein
and zeaxanthin. Both of these nutrients have been scientifically shown
to protect against colon cancer.62
When poultry and cattle are raised in harmony with nature, consuming
the foods they were meant to eat, the omega-3 to omega-6 ratio in their
meat, eggs, and milk tends to balance out at or around 2:1 or 1:1,63 which is
considered optimal.
Feedlot animals, on the other hand, produce meat, eggs, and milk with
abnormally high levels of omega-6 fats64 and
very little omega-3 fats, creating conditions in
the body favorable to cancer growth.
Consuming meat from hormone-injected
animals is also problematic. European Union
scientists conducted a review back in the
late 1990s exposing cattle operations that
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Simopolous, A. P. and Jo Robinson 1999. The Omega Diet. New York, HarperCollins.
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Rose, D.P., J. M. Connolly, et al. 1995. Influence of Diets Containing Eicosapentaenoic or Docasahexaenoic Acid on
Growth and Metastasis of Breast Cancer Cells in Nude Mice. Journal of the National Cancer Institute 87(8): 587-92.
61 S.K. Duckett et al. 2009. Effects of Winter Stocker Growth Rate and Finishing System on: III. Tissue Proximate,
Fatty Acid, Vitamin and Cholesterol Content. Journal of Animal Science.
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Slattery, M. L., Benson, J., Curtin, K., Ma, K. N., Schaeffer, D., and Potter, J. D. (2000). American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, 575-82.
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Kresser, Chris. How Too Much Omega-6 and Not Enough Omega-3 is Making Us Sick. http://chriskresser.com/
how-too-much-omega-6-and-not-enough-omega-3-is-making-us-sick/
64 McAfee, A. J., et al. 2011. Red Meat from Animals Offered a Grass Diet Increases Plasma and Platelet n-3 PUFA
in Healthy Consumers. British Journal of Nutrition.
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arvard School of Public Health. Impact of Fluoride on Neurological Development in Children. http://www.hsph.
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harvard.edu/news/features/fluoride-childrens-health-grandjean-choi/
Fluoride Action Network. The Phosphate Fertilizer Industry: An Environmental Overview. http://fluoridealert.org/
articles/phosphate01/
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Both The New York Times and The Environmental Working Group (EWG)
have investigated drinking water safety in many municipalities. The
takeaway from their reports is that most major US water supplies are
deeply contaminated, and folks need to take action to protect themselves.
Here are my recommendations:
Buy a Quality Water Filter
Its not enough to simply funnel your tap water through a basic filter in a
pitcher. In order to eliminate the maximum contaminants possible, youll
need a filtration method that combines multiple advanced forms of media
(i.e. carbon, activated carbon, charcoal, ozonation, and reverse osmosis).
If its financially feasible, a whole-house water filtration system such as
those offered by Pelican Water Systems69 will ensure your water is purified
to the maximum extent possible.
If a whole-house filtration system isnt an option,
consider investing in a smaller-scale, best-in-class
water purification system such as Berkey Filters,
which offers an extensive line of home water filters.70
They might not be the cheapest options, but reverse osmosis and distillation offer added purification. Both technologies
capture hard-to-remove chemicals such as fluoride, arsenic, hexavalent
chromium, nitrates, and perchlorate, but they dont remove chlorine, trihalomethanes, or VOCs hence the need for the other filtration methods
mentioned above.
Purified Water Dispensed or From Bottles
If a home water filtration system arent feasible, the next best thing is to
drink filtered or spring water, either bottled or from an advanced filtration
machine. Many natural food and health food stores now have full-service
water machines that offer purified, mineral-balanced drinking water thats
69 Pelican Water Systems. http://www.pelicanwater.com
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